Welcome to Fingringhoe

Fingringhoe is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Colne and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Fingringhoe has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and has been inhabited by various groups of people over the centuries.

One of the main attractions in Fingringhoe is the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve. This reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and rare plants. Visitors can explore the reserve on foot or by bike, and there are several trails to follow. The reserve also has a visitor center, where visitors can learn more about the wildlife and history of the area.

Fingringhoe is also home to several historic buildings, including the St. Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive architecture. Another notable building in Fingringhoe is the Old Hall, which was built in the 16th century and is now a private residence. Overall, Fingringhoe is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: 1.2°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Fingringhoe Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth & Donna Cornell & Parker	Church Road Fingringhoe Colchester Essex CO5 7BN 01206729266 School Website
St Lawrence Church Of England Primary School Rowhedge Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Kerry Malcolm	Rectory Road Rowhedge Colchester Essex CO5 7HR 01206728517 School Website
Millfields Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natasha Bennett	Bowes Road Wivenhoe Colchester Essex CO7 9RD 01206823044 School Website
Cherry Tree Primary School And Speech And Language Unit Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Newley	Holt Drive Mersea Road Colchester Essex CO2 0BG 01206575224 School Website
Langenhoe Community Primary School And Pre School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Stevenson	Bracken Way Abberton Colchester Essex CO5 7PG 01206735267 School Website
Broomgrove Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Grigg	Broome Grove Off Heath Road Wivenhoe Colchester Essex CO7 9QB 01206822141 School Website
Broomgrove Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Wright	Broome Grove Wivenhoe Colchester Essex CO7 9QB 01206822893 School Website
Old Heath Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Mitchelson	Old Heath Road Colchester Essex CO2 8DD 01206794334 School Website
University Of Essex Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Anthony Forster	Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ 1206873333 School Website
The Thomas Lord Audley School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Simon Essex	Monkwick Avenue Monkwick Colchester Essex CO2 8NJ 01206547911 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wivenhoe Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ 0.96 Miles

Alresford Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA 2.36 Miles

Hythe Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR 2.70 Miles

Colchester Town St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF 3.36 Miles

Colchester Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD 4.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Colchester Airport Services 01206 729927 11 Brook Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DF 0.57 Miles
Wivenhoe Cab Co 01206 822020 Station Kiosk, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DJ 0.90 Miles
Masters Cars 01206 822020 Station Kiosk/Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DJ 0.90 Miles
Colne Cars 01206 820000 Wivenhoe Business Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9DP 0.99 Miles
V P Cars 01206 825001 Colnehaven/Phillips Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9BA 1.00 Miles
Town Cars Bce 01206 515151 6A Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HG 1.99 Miles
Door To Door 524 Taxis 01206 524524 8 Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HG 1.99 Miles
Town Cars 01206 515515 Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8HG 1.99 Miles
Sas Taxis Ltd 01206 570055 270 Mersea Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8QY 2.10 Miles
Vev Executive Taxis 01206 366108 225 Mersea Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8PN 2.14 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co5 333 - Whale Bone Pub Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 148D - Hyde Park Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 391D - Parkfield Street Rowhedge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 259 - Rectory Road Rowhedge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 334 - Rowhedge Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co7 121D - Black Buoy Hill Wivenhoe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 63D - Wivenhoe Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 142D - Haye Lane Fingringhoe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 304 - Wivenhoe Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co7 170D - The Avenue Wivenhoe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 421D - Ernest Road Wivenhoe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 393 - Bowes Road Wivenhoe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 273D - Belle Vue Road Wivenhoe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co7 465D - Broome Grove Wivenhoe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co2 338D - Holt Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rowhedge Surgery 01206 728585	Rowhedge Surgery 7 Rectory Road, Rowhedge Colchester Essex CO5 7HP
Wivenhoe Surgery 01206 824447	Wivenhoe Medical Centre Phillip Road, Wivenhoe Colchester Essex CO7 9BA
University Health Centre 01206 794484	Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ
Berechurch Hall Medical Centre	Berechurch Hall Medical Centre The Medical Centre Mctc, Berechurch Hall Road Colchester Essex CO2 9NU
Coach Road Surgery	1 Coach Road Alresford Colchester Essex CO7 8EA

Local Stores

Rowhedge
Regent Street
Rowhedge
Colchester
Essex
CO5 7EA
01206 728214
Store Website
0.85 miles

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SPAR - Essex University
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ
01206878942
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Colne Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Colne Valley Veterinary Practice The Bungalow Colchester Road, Wivenhoe Colchester Essex CO7 9ET 01206 826287 1.75 miles
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Paws Colchester Veterinary Centre Limited
10 The Willows Mersea Road Colchester Essex CO2 8PZ 01206 561407 admin@pawscolchestervets.co.uk Website 2.40 miles
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Colne Valley Veterinary Practice
Off Maudlyn Road Colchester Essex CO1 2GU 01206 794695 enquiries@colnevalleyvets.co.uk Website 2.81 miles
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Rspca North Essex
Fao Sandra Laker Rspca 116 Harwich Road Colchester Essex CO4 3BZ 01206 860586 annie.rspca@hotmail.com Website 3.48 miles

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Medivet, Colchester Maldon Road - St Runwald'S Vets
St Runwalds Veterinary Surgery 94A Maldon Road Colchester Essex CO3 3AP 01206 572173 colchester.maldon.rd@medivet.co.uk Website 3.62 miles
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Companion Care (Colchester) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Colne View Retail Park Cowdray Avenue Colchester Essex CO1 1YN 01206 771 984 colchester@companioncare.co.uk Website 4.00 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 1.50 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland And Around Lakes. Great Space For Off Lead. Plenty Of Shrubbery To Sniff And An Area To Play Fetch. Alresford Rd Elmstead Colchester CO7 9JX 1.61 miles By Foot Or Bike: The Site Can Be Reached By Public Footpath From Cockaynes Lane (Alresford) Or From Alresford Road (Wivenhoe). By Car: The Vehicular Site Entrance Is Off Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Just North Of The Railway Bridge. The Main Vehicle Gate Is Usually Locked, But There Is Still Parking Space For About 6 Cars. The Site Can Be Reached By Walking Down The Track From The Gate. Please Be Aware That This Track Is Not A Public Right-Of-Way; It May Sometimes Be Closed To The Public. Directions From Wivenhoe: Take The Alresford Road And Head Out Of Wivenhoe Towards Alresford. About Half-Way Between Wivenhoe And Alresford, Turn Left Just Before The Railway Bridge. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. Directions From Alresford: Take The Wivenhoe Road And Head Out Of Alresford Towards Wivenhoe. After The Bend To The Right, Go Over The Railway Bridge And Immediately Turn Right. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. One Approach Is Through Farmland So Be Aware And Keep Your Pooch On Lead Until Safely Past

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Gosbecks Archeological Park
Large Open Fields And Small Amount Of Woodland, With Small Hills And Streams On Longer Routes. 215 Shrub End Rd Colchester Lancashire CO3 4RN 4.13 miles

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Cudmore Grove Country Park
A Great Off Lead Walk Through The Country Park With A Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round. There Are Many Different Routes To Take And Maps To Give You Lots Of Ideas Of Routes To Take. Plenty Of Places For A Swim Too!! Broman'S Ln Colchester Lancashire CO5 8UE 4.16 miles

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Bradwell Beach
Unnamed Road Southminster Lancashire CM0 7HP 7.47 miles Park In The Overflow Car Park Just Past The Power Station.

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Flatford
Enjoy The Stour Valley And Dedham Vale On This Relaxing Walk By The River Stour. CO11 2LE 8.39 miles Off The A137 Heading North To Ipswich, You Will See A National Rail Sign For Manningtree Train Station.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	12.3°C	10.4°C	9°C	9°C	13.4°C	16.6°C	18°C	19.7°C	20.3°C	19.8°C	18.3°C	16°C
Feels Like	12.3°C	10.3°C	8.9°C	9°C	13.4°C	16.6°C	18°C	19.7°C	20.3°C	19.8°C	18.3°C	15.8°C

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